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This Rose was a Witness
(English translation of 'Esta rosa fue testigo' by León de Greiff)
Of this, that if this was not love
No other love could be.
This rose was a witness
Of when you gave yourself to me!
On that day, I don't know when it was
(Well I do, but won't say),
This rose was a witness.
Such lilting sweetness
Poured from your lips
This rose was a witness
Of your smiles of love!
For me it was nothing less
Than all I'd ever dreamt of,
This rose was a witness.
I drowned in your eyes
So deep like the night!
This rose was a witness;
My arms holding you tight,
Finding in your arm's nest
Myself, then a warmer place...
This rose was a witness.
I kissed your fresh lips
Where happiness frolics!
This rose was a witness
Of your loving pain
As I joyfully made love
With you for the first time!
This rose was a witness.
This rose was a witness
Of this, that if this was not love
No other love could be.
This rose was a witness
Of when you gave yourself to me!
On that day, I don't know when it was
(Well I do, but won't say),
This rose was a witness.
For more translations of poems by León de Greiff, go to Translations.
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